NDC Package 73379-002-04 Silver Sulfadiazine

Powder - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

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NDC Package Code:
73379-002-04
Package Description:
10 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code:
Non-Proprietary Name:
Silver Sulfadiazine
Substance Name:
Silver Sulfadiazine
Usage Information:
This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns. Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may infect an open wound. This helps to decrease the risk of the bacteria spreading to surrounding skin, or to the blood where it can cause a serious blood infection (sepsis). Silver sulfadiazine belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics. Silver sulfadiazine must not be used on premature babies or on newborns during the first 2 months of life because of the risk of serious side effects.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
73379000204
Product Type:
Bulk Ingredient
Labeler Name:
Macsen Drugs
Dosage Form:
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s):
Sample Package:
N/A
Marketing Category:
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING - A category specifying that a bulk product is intended for use on humans and requires a prescription.
Start Marketing Date:
03-18-2020
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2024
Exclude Flag:
N
Unfinished Product:
Yes
Code Structure:

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
73379-002-01.5 kg in 1 DRUM
73379-002-021 kg in 1 DRUM
73379-002-035 kg in 1 DRUM
73379-002-0525 kg in 1 DRUM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 73379-002-04?

The NDC Packaged Code 73379-002-04 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 10 kg in 1 drum of Silver Sulfadiazine, a bulk ingredient labeled by Macsen Drugs. The product's dosage form is powder and is administered via form.

Is NDC 73379-002 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Silver Sulfadiazine is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 73379-002 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Macsen Drugs on March 18, 2020 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 73379-002-04?

The 11-digit format is 73379000204. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
5-3-273379-002-045-4-273379-0002-04